Tailback
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈteɪlˌbæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tailback is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
More Meanings
- (American football) A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
Example Sentences
The idea of a British warship supposedly menacing Spain is ludicrous. Is it meant to bomb Cadiz? Will its guns lift a rush-hour tailback in a colony that most Britons regard as awash with tax dodgers, drug dealers and right-wing whingers? The Gibraltarians have rights, but why British taxpayers should send warships to enforce them, even if just "on exercise", is a mystery.
Word Forms
- tailbacks
Synonyms for tailback
Depending on context, synonyms include backup.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include queue, backload, turnout, backhaul, lineup, backie.
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